Genre - ALTERNATIVESummary – This book is created in a graphic novel form, in the form of a comic. It is a book that allows students to be more literate when it comes to the environment. It is a very informative, creative book that presents a lot of important topics regarding the environment, including what human population growth is doing to the earth, deforestation, global warming, pollution, and recycling. All of these topics are affecting the earth and are caused by humans.
Teaching Points – This is a great resource to use for students who learn visually in your classroom. Some students enjoy graphic novels and learn really well using the images created. Students can read through this comic book and use the “sticky note” method where they mark important ideas and passages regarding environmental events that are caused by humans. Then, in groups, students can work together to create a list of problems discussed in the graphic novel and possible ideas that people can do in order to reverse these situations and improve the health of the earth. Suggested Reading Level – 7-12
Citation – Gonick, L., & Outwater, A. (1996). Cartoon guide to the environment. Collins Reference.
ISBN-10: 0062732749 / ISBN-13: 978-0062732743
